> ICQ seemed to struggle with competing with MSN Messanger and AOL Instant Messanger, despite the first mover advantage. Not in Germany. ICQ was the messenger.

> ICQ seemed to struggle with competing with MSN Messanger and AOL Instant Messanger, despite the first mover advantage. Not in Germany. ICQ was the messenger. MSN and AIM were something that sometimes popped up but had no real relevance for most people. I knew more people in school who used IRC than MSN or AIM.